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Home Sales Expected to Jump 14% in 2026 According to NAR

Existing-home sales are expected to rise roughly 14% in 2026, according to National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, wh…

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Homebuyer Affordability Improves for Fifth Straight Month

Homebuyer affordability improved for the fifth straight month in October, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Purchase Applicati…

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The 50 Year Mortgage Proposal

A Trump administration proposal to introduce a 50-year mortgage aims to make homeownership more affordable by lowering monthly payments. A l…

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Homebuyers Increasingly Paying More Up Front

Americans are putting down larger down payments when purchasing homes, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest annual Buye…

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Fed Meeting Recap

Last week, the Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25%, setting a new range of 3.75% to 4%. The vote wasn’t unanimous: Miran…

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Home Sales Higher in September Due to Lower Mortgage Rates

Sales of previously owned homes rose 1.5% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, marking the strongest pac…

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Understanding FHA Loans: What They Are and How They Work

Buying a home can feel out of reach for many first-time buyers — especially when it comes to saving for a large down payment or meeting stri…

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Senate Passes Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act to Boost Affordability and Supply

The U.S. Senate has passed the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025 (S.2651), a major bipartisan housing…

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Refinancing Surges in September

Refinancing surged in September, marking the biggest monthly jump since 2020 as mortgage rates dipped below 6.5% for the first time in nearl…

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How Much Money Can You Borrow With a Home Equity Line of Credit?

A home equity line of credit—better known as a HELOC—can be a smart way to tap into the value of your home. It works like a revolving credit…

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Latest ADP Report & What It Means for Mortgage Rates Amid the Shutdown

In September, the ADP National Employment Report showed a decline of 32,000 private-sector jobs — the largest drop in about 2½ years — defyi…

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Summer 2025 Was the Strongest Buyer’s Market in 10 Years

In August, the U.S. housing market reached one of its strongest buyer’s markets on record, with 35.2% more sellers than buyers (about 505,00…

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